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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private urban institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 826 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,419 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,797.

Established
1923
Mascot
Wally
Type
Private university

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83%Acceptance
SAT Avg
826Students
10:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$59,419Earnings 10yr
$17,797Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,690
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,314
Average Net Price$17,797
Median Debt at Graduation$27,672
Monthly Payment (10yr)$293

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,186
$30–48K$15,035
$48–75K$16,493
$75–110K$19,626
$110K+$21,287

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,797

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,669

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
826
Gender Split
84% / 16%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 22%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.3%
Freshman Retention60.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,851
8 Years$57,016
10 Years$59,419

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,900
Men
$65,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from LA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
69 mi(120 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
258 mi(447 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
373 mi(647 min)

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